The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh's hysterical, historical, and completely original Mountebank comedy walking tour, laugh a lot and learn a little on the only tour of Edinburgh that is led by a local, professional, stand-up comedian guaranteed to make you laugh yourself silly! The aim is simple, to make you laugh while you learn a little about Scotland's incredible capital.

*Strictly for ages 16+

*Please note I sometime have to take my mega friendly dog Brahan aka 'The Bonnie Prince' on the tour, he is the softest dog in Scotland but if you have any issues with dogs please let me know

"a star on the rise at the moment with material totally on the pulse, Daniel is one to watch". (Mumble Comedy)

'5* best history show 2019 Fringe' (Herald)

'the best walking tour I've ever been on,' 'my face ached from laughing so much,' 'laugh riot humor and historical intrigue,' 'masterfully executed,' 'I'll never look at a unicorn the same way again' (guest reviews)

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Monkey Barrel Comedy, 9-12 Blair Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QR Scotland

The tour starts at the world famous Monkey Barrel Comedy club where I find out a little about you, you learn a little more about me (more than you probably care to know!) I teach you some of my favourite Scottish vocabulary and then we set off on our Old Town adventure..!!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2PB Scotland

Edinburgh's most iconic and historic High Street

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mercat Cross, Parliament Square, Edinburgh Scotland

The spot where trade occurred in medieval Edinburgh as well as everything from royal proclamations to punishments

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: St Giles' Cathedral, High Street Historic Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1RE Scotland

The most significant religious site in the old town it played a key role in the reformation and is the resting place of swashbuckling characters such as the 'Great Montrose'

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Writers' Museum, Lady Stairs House Lady Stair's Close Lawnmarket Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2PA Scotland

We stop outside the Writers museum for a comic take on some of Edinburgh's most famous literary figures

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG Scotland

We stop for a stunning panorama of the south side of Edinburgh castle and learn about the daring raid of Edinburgh Castle by Sir Thomas Randolph in March 1314

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: 21 Grassmarket Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 2HS Scotland

Edinburgh's centre for law and disorder a bustling market place where justice was handed out in the form of public executions.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Greyfriars Kirkyard, Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ Scotland

Our final stop is Greyfriars Kirkyard steeped in historical significance, gruesome stories of Edinburgh's bodysnatchers, ghosts, Harry Potter and of course Edinburgh's most famous dog Greyfriars Bobby

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions

  • Guide

Exclusions

  • Gratuities

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strictly for ages 16 and over
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • There are no physical items to touch on the tour including doors ​
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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